Mixed feelings over wobbly win

Jon Tuxworth

Two vital points were tucked away in his pocket, but Raiders coach David Furner wasn't about to do cartwheels after Canberra nearly blew a massive lead against Parramatta at Canberra Stadium yesterday.

The Raiders led 36-18 with 14 minutes left, but were given a serious fright when the struggling Eels unleashed the shackles to get within two points late in the game.

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Although it was far from convincing, a fourth win in 10 games will ease the pressure on the Raiders, who have the bye this week before a tough away game against Souths.

''Just getting the two points I'm happy with that, and certainly happy for about 60 minutes,'' Furner said.

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''It [the late fadeout] was about concentration and sticking to our principles in defence, meaning decisions. The two points we'll take, but certainly there's some areas there [to fix] and I'm not happy with the last 20 [minutes].